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France24
| over 1 year ago
Zambia give Africa Cup of Nations a fairytale ending When Zambia beat the Ivory Coast in Sunday's final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon it meant redemption for a football team and a nation...Zambia's dramatic victory in Sunday's final of the...
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Japan Times
| over 1 year ago
Zambia returned to the scene of its worst sporting tragedy to make it a place of unrestrained joy after winning a nerve-racking African Cup of Nations final Sunday on penalties over tournament favorite Cote d'Ivoire. Stophira Sunzu scored the...
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France24
| over 1 year ago
Zambian fans celebrate with the national flag after their team's victory over Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match at stade deI'Amite in Libreville, Gabon on February 12. Ecstatic Zambians were preparing a heroes'...
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International Herald Tribune
| over 1 year ago
After Sunday night turned into Monday morning, and Zambia was crowned the champion of African soccer, the team's coach, Herve Renard, had only one explanation: There was a special spirit with us, he said...Renard, a Frenchman, had used this spirit...
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International Herald Tribune
| over 1 year ago
The memory of 18 players killed in an air crash almost 20 years ago carried Zambia's current generation to their extraordinary African Nations Cup triumph, the team said on Monday. Coach Herve Renard called the 18 a "silent force", while victorious...
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Arab News
| over 1 year ago
Zambia returned to the scene of its worst sporting tragedy to make it a place of unrestrained joy after winning a nerve-racking African Cup of Nations final Sunday on penalties over tournament favorite Ivory Coast. Stophira Sunzu scored the deciding...
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International Business Times
| over 1 year ago
Articles Their opponents were, on paper, much the stronger side... with players like Didier Drogba, Gervinho, Yaya Toure, Kolo Toure, Salomon Kalou and Emmanuel Eboue all plying their trade in Europe's elite footballing leagues and clubs. In contrast,...
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Africa Headlines
| over 1 year ago
A tournament like this is not like a one-off World Cup qualifier. Here you have to be ready for a lot of stiff challenges. "But we were strong after a thorough preparation. We started on December 28, which would not have been possible for a team who...
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Africa Headlines
| over 1 year ago
Kalusha, considered the finest Zambian footballer of all time heads the country's football federation and the Frenchman describes the feat as a thank you package for the impact in his coaching career. Incidentally, Kalusha escaped the April 28, 1993...
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Arab News
| over 1 year ago
Coach Herve Renard hailed the spirit of his Zambian side after their unexpected African Nations Cup success on Sunday. Zambia beat Ivory Coast 8-7 in a drama-filled penalty shootout following a 0-0 draw to win the Cup for the first time. Stoppila...
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All Africa
| over 1 year ago
Nations Cup, does not end in familiar heartbreaking failure in Libreville tomorrow. The setting of Zambia's biggest football match, since Kalusha Bwalya and his brave crew defied the odds to qualify for the '94 Nations Cup final in Tunisia, could not...
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All Africa
| over 1 year ago
People in Lusaka burst into wild celebrations after the final whistle with some soccer fans seen riding on top of vehicles. Both young and old came out of their houses in numbers to sing and dance in support of their national team, the Chipolopolo.
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France24
| over 1 year ago
Ivory Coast's Jean-Jacques Gosso, captain Didier Drogba, Max Gradel, Souleman Bamba, Wilfried Bony, Siaka Tiane during the penalty shootout in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Zambia on February 12. Ivory Coast head back to Abidjan laden down...
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Taiwan News
| over 1 year ago
Ivory Coast's stars failed to shine on a gloomy night for the country's "golden generation" as Zambia's team spirit overcame the Ivorians' individual talent in the African Cup final. Captain Didier Drogba, Gervinho and Kolo Toure all missed penalties,...
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Taiwan News
| over 1 year ago
There was a moment when Zambia's famous team spirit appeared to be fractured in Sunday's high pressure atmosphere at the African Cup of Nations final. Coach Herve Renard remonstrated furiously with Davies Nkausu after the defender had let Ivory Coast...
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BBC
| over 1 year ago
The last time the southern African country reached the final in 1994, it was just a year after 18 Zambian team members died as they took off from the Gabonese capital. En route to the final, the current team had spoken of the strength they had gained...
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Africa Headlines
| over 1 year ago
Zambia won their first African title after beating Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties during the final match of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations played at Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon. The match had ended goalless after extra time with Didier...
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Russia Today
| over 1 year ago
Moscow's prolific striker Seydou Doumbia has been voted the Russian Premier League Player of the Year by the country's sports journalists...However, the Chelsea attacker put his penalty over the bar of Zambian keeper Kennedy Mweene's goals just after...
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BBC
| over 1 year ago
International Ivorian coach Zahoui proud in defeat Coach Francois Zahoui says Ivory Coast can return home with their heads held high despite their defeat in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final. The Elephants missed a penalty in regulation time...
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BBC
| over 1 year ago
International Zambia coach Herve Renard hails 'enormous' Cup win Zambia coach Herve Renard has hailed his side's "enourmous" achievement, after winning their first Africa Cup of Nations title. The Chipolopolo beat favourites Ivory Coast on penalties...
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The Globe & Mail
| over 1 year ago
Zambia's Stophira Sunzu (L) is challenged by Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba during their African Nations Cup final soccer match at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Libreville February 12, 2012. Gabon Reuters Published Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 5:49PM EST...
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Sydney Morning Herald
| over 1 year ago
Story continues below It also revived memories for Didier Drogba, who missed a penalty in the second half of normal time, and company of their 2006 penalty shoot out final defeat to Egypt in Cairo. Zambia, motivated by the memory of the 1993 national...
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The Age
| over 1 year ago
Stoppila Sunzu scored the winning goal for Zambia after goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene saved Kolo Toure's spot-kick and Gervinho blasted over. Advertisement: Story continues below Rainford Kalaba missed for the Zambians. Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba...
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France24
| over 1 year ago
Ivory Coast's defender Souleman Bamba (C) is tackled by Zambia's captain Christopher Katongo (L) during their African Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) final football match between Zambia and Ivory Coast at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville...Favourites...
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France24
| over 1 year ago
Dancers perform before the African Cup of Nations final football match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the stade de l'Amitie in Libreville. A dancer performs before the African Cup of Nations final football match between Zambia and Ivory Coast at...
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BBC
| over 1 year ago
Tweet me @chrisbevan_bbc using the hashtag #bbcfootball or text me on 81111 (UK) or +44 77 86 20 20 08 (international)...Ivory Coast coach Francois Zahou on his side's attacking approach: "I know that football is all about scoring one goal more...
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Al Jazeera English
| over 1 year ago
22 Ivory Coast and Zambia bring the curtain down on Sunday to an Africa Cup of Nations marked by low crowds, upsets, the presence of fairytale qualifiers Libya, and the Port Said stadium slaughter. After 23 days of competition, 55 matches, 76 goals...
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Zaman.com
| over 1 year ago
Barely known in his native France, former cleaning company executive Herve Renard is about to make a name for himself after coaching Zambia to their third African Nations Cup final. Zambia have never been African champions but meet Ivory Coast on...
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Taiwan News
| over 1 year ago
Beauty never Ends Best Athlete Pics Party around World TechKnowledge What a cute Animal How KUSO it Is! Historical Event Best News Pics Hello! Economist! Hello! Leaders! Travel & Delicacy Ecological Environment Associated Press 2012-02-12 04:03 AM At...
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Africa Headlines
| over 1 year ago
It was effective motivation as the American won a record eight gold medals in the pool. For Zambia coach Herve Renard the soundtrack on the way to the biggest match of his coaching career will be the trundling of dustbins. "When I started my life as...
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Africa Headlines
| over 1 year ago
For Zahoui, his satisfaction won't be complete without the title, which has eluded the Elephants since 1992. "We took a giant step by reaching the grand final and my joy will be complete when win the title. We are just one step away from that feat." "...
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Daily Nation
| over 1 year ago
Rating In my 35-year love affair with African football, I have never seen a better centre forward than Zambia's Godfrey Chitalu. It is a measure of the impression he made on me that, so many years and so many players down the line, I still miss him.
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Africa Headlines
| over 1 year ago
That might be an obvious statement to make, but it has not always been the case in the past. However, The Elephants and Chipolopolo have been the two outstanding sides in this year's competition, combining attacking threat with stoic defence...The...
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Taiwan News
| over 1 year ago
Francois Zahoui at one point doubted if he was good enough to be coach of the star-studded Ivory Coast team. The reserved Zahoui prefers to watch his team with arms crossed near the dugout, showing little emotion.
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BBC
| over 1 year ago
Zahoui says past failures can deliver African crown Ivory Coast coach Francois Zahoui says his side have learned the lessons of the past as they try to claim a first Africa Cup of Nations crown since 1992. The Elephants have long been touted as...
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France24
| over 1 year ago
Zambia seek to honour fallen idols The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations will reach a poignant climax in Libreville, Gabon on Sunday. If Zambia can upset the odds and beat Ivory Coast to lift the trophy for the first time, they will also pay the ultimate...
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Africa Headlines
| over 1 year ago
Ivory Coast, the Zambian delegation proceeded to honour the Gabon heroes, laying wreaths as they sung solemn songs on Thursday afternoon. Sports Minister Chishimba Kambwili led the team including Confederation of African Football (CAF) life member,...
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Mail and Guardian
| over 1 year ago
Cote d'Ivoire are out to finally do justice to their reputation as the best team on the continent when they take on Zambia in an emotionally-charged Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday. The Elephants will start as warm favourites as they seek to...
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The independent
| over 1 year ago
Security during high risk' football matches is increasingly going undercover in a bid to help footb... If Aston Villa don't beat Manchester City on Sunday it will be their longest run of home games in Pr... Suggested Topics Ivory Coast's golden...
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BBC
| over 1 year ago
Zambia coach seeks vindication in Nations Cup final Herve Renard believes reaching the final of the Africa Cup of Nations has vindicated the decision to reappoint him as Zambia's national coach. Speaking ahead of Sunday's showdown with Ivory Coast in...
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Star Phoenix
| over 1 year ago
There are two big games in the Premier League on Saturday, as Manchester United again meets Liverpool, while Tottenham hosts Newcastle, which has moved up to fifth place. It was less than two weeks ago that Liverpool knocked United out of the FA Cup...
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BBC
| over 1 year ago
Zambia players visit site close to 1993 plane crash Zambia's players have visited the site close to where 18 Chipolopolo players died in a plane crash in 1993. After arriving in Gabon for Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final, they visited a beach...
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International Herald Tribune
| over 1 year ago
Whichever country captures the African Cup of Nations in Libreville, Gabon, this weekend, the human story will be remarkable, even by African standards. If Zambia, the complete outsider for this tournament, were to win the final Sunday, it would feel...
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All Africa
| over 1 year ago
I am really speechless especially after the final whistle I have to think a little bit about that. "When I had the ball, I saw the defender backing off a little bit and then I just said to myself take a shot. And then I just said to myself thank you...
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Africa Headlines
| over 1 year ago
The game between the semi-finals losers, which takes place in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, is a fixture that players traditionally don't relish. Indeed, most players on both sides would prefer to be heading back to join their usual teams in League action...
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France24
| over 1 year ago
Zambian football fans celebrate in the streets of Lusaka late Wednesday after the victory of their national football team over Ghana in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). Zambia won 1-0 and qualified for the final -- meaning the team...
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The independent
| over 1 year ago
Fabio Capello's time as the manager of England is over and many in the country are breathing a huge ... Suggested Topics Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Ivory Coast forward Gervinho will take confidence from his goal in the African Nations Cup...
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Africa Headlines
| over 1 year ago
Wednesday night as they celebrated neighbours Zambia's sensational triumph in qualifying for the final of the 2012 African Cup of Nations with a landmark victory over Ghana in Equatorial Guinea. Not since Chipolopolo's appearance in the final of the...
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The New York Times
| over 1 year ago
Recent Posts February 09 Red Bulls Coach Hans Backe spoke with reporters Thursday during a telephone conference call from the team's training base in Mexico. February 08 Fabio Capello, the Italian coach of England's national team, resigned Wednesday.
